On 1 March 2017 at 02:16, Charles Steinkuehler <char...@steinkuehler.net> wrote: > > Perhaps a different way of asking my question: > > Given two types of 5-axis machine, one with A and B pivots on the > spindle, and one with A and B pivots on the table, would identical > gcode be expected to produce identical results on these two machines?
That would certainly be my expectation, yes. At least for Tool-Centre G-code. Is it possible to jog the Puma sim to a position in World mode, then switch to joint mode, move the base, then switch back to World mode and jog to _exactly_ the same pose and have different XYZABC values? I would rather hope not. -- atp "A motorcycle is a bicycle with a pandemonium attachment and is designed for the especial use of mechanical geniuses, daredevils and lunatics." — George Fitch, Atlanta Constitution Newspaper, 1916 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Check out the vibrant tech community on one of the world's most engaging tech sites, SlashDot.org! http://sdm.link/slashdot _______________________________________________ Emc-users mailing list Emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/emc-users
